Cute Raccoon Paper Plate Craft For Kids (Free PDF Template)

The masked bandits of the forest are clever creatures, and this creative project lets kids bring them to life with an everyday paper plate.

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Channel kids’ curiosity about these woodland animals into creativity with a raccoon paper plate craft!

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Supplies

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Start by downloading the template and printing it out. Once the template is printed, gather the materials for this fun activity.

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First, guide your child to paint the paper plate with 1-2 thin coats of gray paint.

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Next, help your child glue the eye spots to the lower face.

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Glue the eyes to the eye spots.

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Position the face in the center of the paper plate and glue it in place.

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Swipe up for full tutorial!

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